Seaford: Progress made as Talland Parade scaffold starts to come down

Corrugated metal sheeting has started to be removed off the Talland Parade scaffolding at the bottom of Broad Street in Seaford.

It comes amid an ongoing high court bid from Lewes District Council against the site’s London-based owners Vision Properties Ltd.

The council launched the high court bid on February 2 and will be continuing with its legal claim despite the owners claiming removal work would start on March 6.

Residents have concerns for their safety living near the scaffolding (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)

The owners are being taken to high court for common law public nuisance.

The council said it “examined every legal avenue to address this nuisance” over several years and took advice from a barrister specialising in this type of dispute.

The case could lead to a final injunction which would mean that the scaffolding has to be removed without delay.

It believes it has a good case due to the length of time development works have been going on at the site, as well as the adverse impact on Seaford residents.

The Argus spoke to one resident living directly underneath the scaffolding who wanted a council tax rebate due to its adverse impact on the area, claiming that the value of her house has decreased as a result.

Jill Wilson lives beneath the scaffolding (Image: The Argus)

One resident in the town said the removal of the three-storey scaffolding is expected to take months.

Vision Properties previously said: "Vision Properties, owners of Talland Parade, Seaford announce that planning is underway for the removal of the scaffolding structure which has until now played a key role in protecting the parade and the businesses occupying it.

"Work on site will begin shortly. Subject to prevailing weather conditions and no technical issues, the majority of the visible structure should be dismantled in time for the forthcoming coronation celebrations.

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"As a result, residents and visitors to Seaford will once again be able to admire and enjoy the skyline view from the High Street."

The coronation is taking place on Saturday, May 6.

Lewes District Council granted planning permission in January 2012 for ten self-contained flats above a row of shops but the site has remained largely untouched since.